nanowrimo_lj | The Hot and Gorgeous Club (Reply)

Hi all,

I'm trying to figure out my story but I'm stuck at a very important plot point and I could use some help.

My story involves the Hot and Gorgeous Club, which are a group of young and attractive people who are the crem-de-la-crem (can't spell :P) of society and likes everything to be posh. Joining the club is invitation only (the process is described in the novel). In my story, the MC gets invited to this club, and he gets into trouble when his friend writes an article about young adults' buying power using the name "Hot and Gorgeous Club", not knowing such a club exists. The other members accuse him of breaching secrecy (the only way you know about the club is if you join it) and tell him to get rid of his friend.

I need a reason for them to be secretive. So far I have that they have somewhat illegal dealings with the retailers they frequent, but I need more ideas. Anything?

thanks :D